Advocacy

*Member* Family Ties of Westchester is
located throughout the county with resource centers in Peekskill, Ossining,
Yonkers, Mt. Vernon, White Plains and Port Chester (see the website for
individual addresses and phone number listings). Family Ties offers
individualized, parent-driven advocacy efforts and support services to families
of children facing emotional and behavioral challenges. Bi-lingual and
bi-cultural staff is available in each resource center and all services are
FREE, voluntary and confidential.

*Member* The Westchester Independent Living
Center is located in White Plains and is easily accessible by Metro
North and the Beeline Bus System. This agency provides Individual and Systems
Advocacy, Educational Advocacy, Benefits and Entitlements Advisement,
Independent Living Skills Training, Employment Readiness Training featuring The
Partners for Success program, Deaf Services, Nursing Home Transition and
Diversion Waiver Services and Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver. All of our
services are available in English and Spanish!

*Member* Westchester Jewish Community
Services WJCS offers a range of counseling, therapeutic and supportive
services in communities throughout Westchester. Several programs have
Spanish-speaking staff and address the unique needs of the Latin population. A
designated liaison to the Latino community, Consuelo Guerrero, LCSW
(914-423-4433 ext. 22 or cguerrero@wjcs.com), is available to make appropriate
recommendations.

Benefit Counseling
Services

*Member* The Westchester Independent Living
Center is located in White Plains and is easily accessible by Metro
North and the Beeline Bus System. This agency provides Individual and Systems
Advocacy, Educational Advocacy, Benefits and Entitlements Advisement,
Independent Living Skills Training, Employment Readiness Training featuring The
Partners for Success program, Deaf Services, Nursing Home Transition and
Diversion Waiver Services and Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver. All of our
services are available in English and Spanish!

*Member* Cancer Support Team is a
non-profit home care program licensed by the NY State Department of Health. Our
mission is to enhance the quality of life of individuals and families affected
by cancer at any stage. All services are provided free of charge and without
regard to insurance coverage. Services include: nursing care management, social
work counseling, education, advocacy, assistance with government benefits and
community resources, financial and transportation services.

Child Care

*Member* Andrus- Early Learning Center is
a fully licensed children's center located in Tuckahoe, NY. The center accepts
children ages 6 weeks to 5 yrs old. The Andrus Early Learning Center provides a
secure atmosphere filled with toys that nurture choice and exploration. The
center is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm with extended
day/evening options available!

*Member* Andrus- Eastchester After School Youth
Program is located in Eastchester, NY. The program offers affordable
after-school supervision for elementary and middle school-aged children.
Children are provided with opportunities to complete homework, spend time with
friends, try new activities and pursue their individual interests in a safe and
friendly atmosphere. EASY encourages self-confidence, self-expression,
responsibility, decision-making and respect for others. The program proudly
celebrates the diversity represented in the children and staff. EASY is staffed
by a Director and Teaching Assistants of the highest quality, many of whom have
degrees in early childhood education.

Child & Family Support Services

Abbott House (914) 591-7300

*Member* Andrus Mental Health Clinics are
located throughout Westchester County. Andrus' outpatient mental health clinics
meet Westchester's need for a comprehensive approach to mental health
intervention for children, adolescents and their families. Services to
multi-stressed families with children needing psychiatric and therapeutic
intervention include: evaluation; individual, family and group therapy enhanced
by clinical case management; psychiatric assessment, medication management and
support; psycho-educational testing and support related to school placement;
and, advocacy, referral and linkage to community based organizations such as
the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health.

*Member* Family Ties of Westchester is
located throughout the county with resource centers in Peekskill, Ossining,
Yonkers, Mt. Vernon, White Plains and Port Chester (see the website for
individual addresses and phone number listings). Family Ties offers
individualized, parent-driven advocacy efforts and support services to families
of children facing emotional and behavioral challenges. Bi-lingual and
bi-cultural staff is available in each resource center and all services are
FREE, voluntary and confidential.

*Member* Westchester Institute for Human
Development has many services, resources, and information for
individuals with disabilities, their families, and the professionals that work
with individuals with disabilities. WIHD has medical and dental facilities
providing specialized care for adults and children with developmental
disabilities. Training, information and referral services for children birth
through 5 are provided through the Early Childhood Direction Center. The
Special Education Parent Center provides information, resources, and training
related to special education for students ages 5-21 years old. WIHD has
Medicaid service coordination, a Behavioral Psychology Program, an Applied
Behavior Analysis program, Assistive Technology Services, The Children's
Advocacy Center, Child Welfare Services, a Speech and Hearing Center, initial
and ongoing service coordination for Early Intervention, advanced training and
education through the LEND Training Program, and much more.
Read more about W H I D

Criminal
Justice

Legal Aid Society of Westchester County (914) 286-3400

New York State Parole (New Rochelle) (914) 654 -
8770

Westchester County Probation (White Plains) (914) 995
- 3569

Disability Services

*Member* Arc of Westchester is the oldest
and largest agency in Westchester County serving children and adults who have
developmental disabilities and their families. Through a process called
person-centered planning, Arc of Westchester enables those it serves first to
define their dreams, and then, with the help of family, friends and staff, to
work towards realizing them.Read about ARC of Westchester - Click here

*Member* Cancer Support Team is a
non-profit home care program licensed by the NY State Department of Health. Our
mission is to enhance the quality of life of individuals and families affected
by cancer at any stage. All services are provided free of charge and without
regard to insurance coverage. Services include: nursing care management, social
work counseling, education, advocacy, assistance with government benefits and
community resources, financial and transportation services.

*Member* Family Ties of Westchester is
located throughout the county with resource centers in Peekskill, Ossining,
Yonkers, Mt. Vernon, White Plains and Port Chester (see the website for
individual addresses and phone number listings). Family Ties offers
individualized, parent-driven advocacy efforts and support services to families
of children facing emotional and behavioral challenges. Bi-lingual and
bi-cultural staff is available in each resource center and all services are
FREE, voluntary and confidential.

*Member* GuildCareis located in Yonkers,
NY and hosts an adult day health care program to adults with health and vision
issues. Serving Westchester and the Bronx, GuildCare offers nursing supervision
and a day full of activities including rehabilitation therapy when ordered by a
doctor, all in one place! Transportation included!

*Member* National MS Society NYC and Southern NY
Chapter is located in White Plains, NY. The New York City - Southern
New York Chapter serves the 10,000 people living with MS in the five boroughs,
Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Sullivan counties. The MS society
offers hundreds of comprehensive services available for people affected by MS.
The National MS Society Information Resource Center (IRC) is the primary venue
for educating the community about multiple sclerosis. The IRC offers the latest
information about MS information and provides referrals to local MS care
centers, physicians and service providers.

*Member* The Westchester Independent Living
Center is located in White Plains and is easily accessible by Metro
North and the Beeline Bus System. This agency provides Individual and Systems
Advocacy, Educational Advocacy, Benefits and Entitlements Advisement,
Independent Living Skills Training, Employment Readiness Training featuring The
Partners for Success program, Deaf Services, Nursing Home Transition and
Diversion Waiver Services and Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver. All of our
services are available in English and Spanish!

*Member* Westchester Institute for
Human Development has many services, resources, and information for
individuals with disabilities, their families, and the professionals that work
with individuals with disabilities. WIHD has medical and dental facilities
providing specialized care for adults and children with developmental
disabilities. Training, information and referral services for children birth
through 5 are provided through the Early Childhood Direction Center. The
Special Education Parent Center provides information, resources, and training
related to special education for students ages 5-21 years old. WIHD has
Medicaid service coordination, a Behavioral Psychology Program, an Applied
Behavior Analysis program, Assistive Technology Services, The Children's
Advocacy Center, Child Welfare Services, a Speech and Hearing Center, initial
and ongoing service coordination for Early Intervention, advanced training and
education through the LEND Training Program, and much more. www.wihd.org (877)
810 - 2422 Read more about
W H I D

*Member* YAI Link is an information and
referral service that provides the latest information on programs that make a
difference in the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Our
knowledgeable and professional LINK representatives understand the needs
of people with developmental disabilities and their families and can help you
find the right service for the goals you have in mind.

*Member* The Westchester Family Justice
Center offers a network of hope where victims can talk to a counselor
and get help with obtaining an order of protection, custody and child support.
We offer free, confidential bi-lingual services to victims of domestic, partner
and dating violence, sexual assault, stalking and elder abuse. Our staff
provides safety-planning, counseling, referrals for immigration and other legal
services for victims. Walk-ins welcome. Childcare is available.

Educational Advocacy & Services

*Member* The Westchester Independent Living
Center is located in White Plains and is easily accessible by Metro
North and the Beeline Bus System. This agency provides Individual and Systems
Advocacy, Educational Advocacy, Benefits and Entitlements Advisement,
Independent Living Skills Training, Employment Readiness Training featuring The
Partners for Success program, Deaf Services, Nursing Home Transition and
Diversion Waiver Services and Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver. All of our
services are available in English and Spanish!

*Member* YAI Link is an information and
referral service that provides the latest information on programs that make a
difference in the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Our
knowledgeable and professional LINK representatives understand the needs
of people with developmental disabilities and their families and can help you
find the right service for the goals you have in mind.

Employment Assistance

Neighbors Link (914) 666 3410

SER of Westchester (914) 681 0996

The Westchester Hispanic Coalition (914) 948 8466

*Member* The Westchester Independent Living
Center is located in White Plains and is easily accessible by Metro
North and the Beeline Bus System. This agency provides Individual and Systems
Advocacy, Educational Advocacy, Benefits and Entitlements Advisement,
Independent Living Skills Training, Employment Readiness Training featuring The
Partners for Success program, Deaf Services, Nursing Home Transition and
Diversion Waiver Services and Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver. All of our
services are available in English and Spanish!

*Member* The Vive School or Pathways to
Success is located in Yonkers easily accessible by the Beeline Bus
System and Metro North. As a part of the Yonkers Public School System, VIVE
offers programs available to English language learners, adults seeking basic
education and job training, older teens who left school before graduating high
school, senior citizens, and the community at large. Contact Vive now if you
are looking to learn! readmore
about Vive School Click Here

Financial
Services

*Member* GreenPath Debt Solutions is a
nationwide, non-profit financial organization that assists consumers with
credit card debt, housing debt and bankruptcy concerns. GreenPath offers
counseling to people of all income levels including how to understand and
improve your credit score. There are no charges for a debt counseling and
coaching session.

Healthcare Services

*Member* AZOR Licensed Home Health Care
Agency is located in New Rochelle , NY offering a nursing home
alternative. AZOR, our licensed home health care agency, supports the dignity
of each individual in a supportive, nurturing manner in the comfort of their
own home. We provide assistance in-home 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in
Westchester County and the NYC boroughs.

*Member* Cancer Support Team is a
non-profit home care program licensed by the NY State Department of Health. Our
mission is to enhance the quality of life of individuals and families affected
by cancer at any stage. All services are provided free of charge and without
regard to insurance coverage. Services include: nursing care management, social
work counseling, education, advocacy, assistance with government benefits and
community resources, financial and transportation services.

*Member* Family Service Society of
Yonkers is a premier home care agency that is recognized by the Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO). We provide
guardianship, home care and other community services in Westchester County and
the Bronx .

*Member* Fidelis Care of New York is the
New York State Catholic Health Plan, providing quality, affordable health
coverage to children and adults in 59 counties statewide. The mission of
Fidelis Care is to ensure that every resident, regardless of income, age,
religion, gender, or ethnic background, has access to quality health care,
provided with dignity and respect.

*Member* GuildCareis located in Yonkers,
NY and hosts an adult day health care program to adults with health and vision
issues. Serving Westchester and the Bronx, GuildCare offers nursing supervision
and a day full of activities including rehabilitation therapy when ordered by a
doctor, all in one place! Transportation included!

*Member* National MS Society NYC and Southern NY
Chapter is located in White Plains, NY. The New York City - Southern
New York Chapter serves the 10,000 people living with MS in the five boroughs,
Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Sullivan counties. The MS society
offers hundreds of comprehensive services available for people affected by MS.
The National MS Society Information Resource Center (IRC) is the primary venue
for educating the community about multiple sclerosis. The IRC offers the latest
information about MS information and provides referrals to local MS care
centers, physicians and service providers.

*Member* United Hebrew Geriatric Center
offers a not-for-profit Long Term Home Health Care Program also known as The
Lombardi Program, has provided individuals with an alternative to nursing home
placement and long term care facilities since 1984. The program offers options
for those requiring skilled services by enabling them to receive care in their
own home under the supervision of their physician and our coordinated health
care team. Our staff is on call 24 hours a day to meet your needs.

*Member* Westchester Institute for Human
Development has many services, resources, and information for
individuals with disabilities, their families, and the professionals that work
with individuals with disabilities. WIHD has medical and dental facilities
providing specialized care for adults and children with developmental
disabilities. Training, information and referral services for children birth
through 5 are provided through the Early Childhood Direction Center. The
Special Education Parent Center provides information, resources, and training
related to special education for students ages 5-21 years old. WIHD has
Medicaid service coordination, a Behavioral Psychology Program, an Applied
Behavior Analysis program, Assistive Technology Services, The Children's
Advocacy Center, Child Welfare Services, a Speech and Hearing Center, initial
and ongoing service coordination for Early Intervention, advanced training and
education through the LEND Training Program, and much more.

*Member* The Westchester Independent Living
Center is located in White Plains and is easily accessible by Metro
North and the Beeline Bus System. This agency provides Individual and Systems
Advocacy, Educational Advocacy, Benefits and Entitlements Advisement,
Independent Living Skills Training, Employment Readiness Training featuring The
Partners for Success program, Deaf Services, Nursing Home Transition and
Diversion Waiver Services and Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver. All of our
services are available in English and Spanish!

*Member* Westchester Residential Opportunities
has championed the expansion of non-discriminatory housing
opportunities in our region for low- and moderate-income households,
minorities, senior citizens and persons with disabilities, including the
psychiatrically disabled. WRO is a HUD-certified Housing Counseling Agency, a
licensed real estate broker and a United Way agency. All of our housing
services for consumers are free, and are funded by government grants, private
contributions and corporate support.

Immigration

The Westchester Hispanic Coalition (914) 948 8466

YALIS (914) 476 5510

Legal Assistance
Services

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (914) 949
1305

PACE Empire Justice Center (914) 422 4451

*Member* The Westchester Family Justice
Center offers a network of hope where victims can talk to a counselor
and get help with obtaining an order of protection, custody and child support.
We offer free, confidential bi-lingual services to victims of domestic, partner
and dating violence, sexual assault, stalking and elder abuse. Our staff
provides safety-planning, counseling, referrals for immigration and other legal
services for victims. Walk-ins welcome. Childcare is available.

http://probation.westchestergov.com/family-justice-center

(914)-995-3108

Mental Health
Services

*Member* Andrus Mental Health Clinics are
located throughout Westchester County. Andrus' outpatient mental health clinics
meet Westchester's need for a comprehensive approach to mental health
intervention for children, adolescents and their families. Services to
multi-stressed families with children needing psychiatric and therapeutic
intervention include: evaluation; individual, family and group therapy enhanced
by clinical case management; psychiatric assessment, medication management and
support; psycho-educational testing and support related to school placement;
and, advocacy, referral and linkage to community based organizations such as
the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health.

Referral Services

United Way of Westchester and Putnam 2-1-1

Child Care Council of Westchester (914) 761 3456

*Member* National MS Society NYC and Southern NY
Chapter is located in White Plains, NY. The New York City - Southern
New York Chapter serves the 10,000 people living with MS in the five boroughs,
Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Sullivan counties. The MS society
offers hundreds of comprehensive services available for people affected by MS.
The National MS Society Information Resource Center (IRC) is the primary venue
for educating the community about multiple sclerosis. The IRC offers the latest
information about MS information and provides referrals to local MS care
centers, physicians and service providers.

*Member* YAI Link is an information and
referral service that provides the latest information on programs that make a
difference in the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Our
knowledgeable and professional LINK representatives understand the needs
of people with developmental disabilities and their families and can help you
find the right service for the goals you have in mind.

Transportation

Bee-line Bus Systems (914) 813-7777

Westchester County Paratransit System (914) 995-7272

Westchester County Office for the Disabled (914)
995-2957

Veterans Services

The Westchester County Veterans Service Agency works to
ensure that veterans and their dependents receive the maximum benefits from the
Veterans Administration and other agencies at all levels of government.
Veterans Service Agency 112 East Post Road, 4th Floor, Rm. 442
White Plains, NY 10601. Telephone: